NATIONALThe federal government has banned the import of goods made wholly or partly through forced labour under a new Commerce Ministry order. Importers will have to provide documentary proof that their products are free from forced labour.
WorldSeven people, including a child and four street vendors, were killed after a hospital complex wall collapsed in Bengaluru, Karnataka officials said. Three others were injured as heavy rain, strong winds and hail hit parts of the city.
NATIONALActing President Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the transfer of three Islamabad High Court judges on the prime minister’s advice. A law ministry notification said the move was made under Article 200(1) of the Constitution on the recommendation of the JCP.
NATIONALA Freedom Network report says media freedom in Pakistan deteriorated over the past year amid legal, regulatory and economic pressures. It documented 129 verified violations against journalists and described PECA as a key tool used to curb free expression.
NATIONALThe Lahore High Court has referred petitions against the Defamation Law 2024 to the chief justice for a decision on whether he will hear the case or form a larger bench. The written order also noted that tribunals under the law have yet to be established.
CITYTwo siblings, aged eight and six, drowned after falling into the Kunhar River in Kaghan Valley’s Tarapi area, Rescue 1122 said. In a separate incident, a man was killed in firing over a land dispute in Siren Valley.
NATIONALThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced that citizens will be able to submit proposals for the ADP 2026-27 through an online portal from May 4 to May 8. Officials say viable recommendations will be incorporated into the development programme.
CLIMATE CHANGEPakistan and the European Investment Bank have signed a €100 million financing agreement for the Sindh Flood Emergency Housing Reconstruction project. The Ministry of Economic Affairs said the deal will support recovery for communities affected by the 2022 floods.
NATIONALThe Directorate of Passports and Immigration has completed a review of passport processing and approved reforms for a digital overhaul. The plan includes digital complaint centres, an online app and work on 24-hour digital services.
NATIONALPESHAWAR: CM Mohammad Sohail Afridi said the war on terror deprived a generation in KP of education and outlined curriculum reforms focused on modern skills. He also discussed Afghanistan, youth investment and EU cooperation during a meeting with EU Ambassador Raimundas Karoblis.
NATIONALThe Punjab government has notified the board of governors of the Punjab Film City Authority, but the move has triggered controversy over the exclusion of the relevant culture minister. Officials called the matter routine, while stakeholders raised concerns about coordination and governance.
NewsA protest was held in Tank after a young man died of a snakebite, with demonstrators alleging anti-venom was unavailable at the Civil Hospital. In a separate case, police said a minor boy found dead in a canal was allegedly killed by his father after a domestic dispute.
